Easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Quick and easy no-bake cookies combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with chewy oats, perfect for a fuss-free snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 cup (250g) peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 3 cups (270g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- Optional: pinch of salt
- Optional: handful of chopped nuts
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Stir in sugar, cocoa powder, and milk.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
- Boil for exactly 1 minute without stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add oats and optional salt, mixing well until coated.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet quickly.
- Let cookies cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Store in an airtight container or serve immediately.
Notes
Do not skip or shorten the 1-minute boiling step to ensure proper setting. Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture. Work quickly when dropping cookies as mixture sets fast. Wet spoon or hands to prevent sticking. Store in airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 4
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